1 Corinthians 4:9 — King James Version← Study notes
“For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men.”
1 Corinthians 4:9 — Greek Interlinear
Greek · 1 Corinthians 4:920 words
ℹGreek text from the SBL Greek New Testament (SBLGNT). Transliteration follows SBL Academic conventions.
Church Fathers on 1 Corinthians 4:9
“For I think that God has set forth us the Apostles last of all, as men doomed to death.” There is great depth of meaning and severity implied again in his saying, “us:” and not even with this was he satisfied, but added also his dignity, hitting them vehemently: “us the Apostles;” who are enduring such innumerable ills; who are sowing the word of Godliness; who are leading you unto this severe rule of life. These “He has set forth last, as doomed to death,” that is, as…
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